Scotland Island, off Sydney’s Northern Beaches, is reached only by boat or barge, with steep bush blocks, unsealed tracks and no stores. So how do you build there? Meet three islanders, a boatbuilder, a family chasing sunshine, and a couple working from the woods, whose Melwoods were barged across the water as modular panels and built on site in places conventional construction couldn’t.
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How to set up a home gym in your backyard
The convenience of working out at home, with no membership fees, no commute and no waiting for equipment, has made the home gym one of the most popular ways to use a backyard building. But a home gym that actually gets used is about more than finding a spare corner for equipment. The best ones […]
Fitness freedom with a backyard gym
It doesn’t get more convenient than the opportunity to workout at home. But this invariably involves bulky equipment and machines – and the space in which to use them. This often means sacrificing either the garage or a room in the house. But Paul and Julie found another, better solution. “It’s handy to have the […]
A home gym that overcame the impossible
Tired of their home gym equipment taking up valuable space inside the house, Jade and James tapped into the potential perched in their garden. This was not without its challenges. But none of them was a match for Greenspan. “I think it’s a great product… it’s great just to have that extra space.” An eyesore […]
A garden studio wellness retreat
Dianne needed more space, fast! After sifting through countless granny flat and cabin offerings on the market, and even considering extending her house, everything was proving too hard, too costly, and too long. Then she discovered the Melwood range from Greenspan. “It’s a beautiful space for me to de-stress and decompress.” An urgent need for […]
How Jessica added space and phenomenal value to her property
“We had a valuation more recently by a Real Estate Agent, and he said it added about $100,000.” Since having her Melwood installed, Jessica and her family now enjoy more space and a significant boost to their property value. “We definitely know we got our money back and more. From a resale point of […]
Amanda’s coastal office, a peaceful place for clients and guests
This all-white garden room is a striking backyard feature. It’s also Amanda’s work from home studio. “It’s been very beneficial for us.” “It’s lovely to have a separate space for the clients I have.” Since 2020, the number of Australians working from home has almost doubled in 2022, making a home office essential rather […]
Essential Work from Home Solution to Make Your Family Happy
“I army crawled in there.” “He was always on Zoom meetings.” Dodging daily video calls was not a game Jamie enjoyed playing. “I’d have to duck and try and get past the camera view to get what I had to get.” “It’s not a way to live. I couldn’t get dressed in there. He would […]
Essential Stay-at-Home Studios, a Solution to Lockdown Stress
As we find ourselves in lockdown once again, many families are feeling the strain. With the rise of spending more time at home, so comes the demand for more space. For these Melwood customers, timing was everything. Their garden rooms have given them space to break away from the family unit while still […]
This Beautiful Garden Room Uplifted a Family in Hard Times
“It’s been a tough six months, but we felt so blessed to have this addition. It couldn’t have come at a better time.” Last year, at the height of the pandemic, Annabel was also going through a health battle. “I was diagnosed with breast cancer.” “During all the chemo and radiation process, it was really […]